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Mayos Family History

Mayos Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mayor, Makos, Matos, Mayol, Manos, Rayos, Mayon, Mayo, Mayes, Mays

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Where is the Mayos family from?

You can see how Mayos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayos families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Mayos families living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayos's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Mayos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mayos ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mayos. 100% of Mayos women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Mayos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 79 immigration records available for the last name Mayos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Mayos. For the veterans among your Mayos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayos lifespan?

Average Mayos life expectancy in 1983 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayos ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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